If a Country Is Exporting More Goods and Services Than

question 4

Multiple Choice

If a country is exporting more goods and services than it is importing, we should consider this to be "beneficial" only in the sense that it

• A)increases the standard of living through a larger national income.
• B)means that an economy is earning more than it is spending.
• C)represents an accumulation of assets for the domestic economy that can be used in the future to finance consumption.
• D)allows a country to add to its foreign- exchange reserves above the level needed to cope with fluctuations in private payments.
• E)is a necessary condition to enable a country to take full advantage of scale economies.

Identify and explain cognitive dissonance and the conditions under which it occurs.

Understand the impacts of group dynamics on decision-making, specifically relating to groupthink.

Understand the concept of groupthink and its implications on decision making and conformity within groups.

Recognize different forms of social influence, including conformity, compliance, and obedience.

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Definitions:

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Promotional Element

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